Quick crossword

No 16,220

Across

5 A Yalta Conference attendee (9) 8 White Christmas requirement

(4)

9 Geometric curve (8)

10 Greek god of the west wind (6) 11 Smear (6)

13 Bloom (6)

15 Necessary commodity in

constant demand (6)

16 Endearing (8)

18 Moolah (informal) (4)

19 Fine (informal) (5-4)

Down

1 Sturdy dog breed from northern

China (4,4)

2 Fit for purpose (6)

3 Not monopolised (6)

4 Smooth-talking (4)

6 Entr’acte (9)

7 Innocent (9) 12 Historic region of north-west Europe, scene of prolonged battles in WWI (8)

14 Reprimand (6)

15 Quick (6)

17 Cause to run away (4)